摘要 |
1. A motor vehicle body side panel pillar formed by a panel zone (L) connecting the top and bottom longitudinal edges (1 and 2 respectively) of said panel and by reinforcing elements for said zone, said zone comprising two parts (3, 4) which are vertically offset and have different central planes, said two parts being connected by a transition strip (5), characterised in that the two parts (3, 4) of the zone (L) are situated respectively outside and inside the pillar ; the transition strip (5) is situated substantially at mid-height of the side panel and the reinforcing elements comprise an internal lining (8) fitted behind the outwardly situated part (3) and an external covering wall (11) fitted to the inwardly situated part (4) so as to form a top hollow body and a bottom hollow body ; and the inwardly situated part (4) is bordered by a rib (6) which faces outwards and extends along the length of the panel. |